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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.26, 3,577.68 and 1,458.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.26, 3,577.68 and 1,458.67 is: 2,012.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.26 : 3,577.68 = 1,458.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.26/3,577.68 = 1,458.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.26x = 3,577.68 × 1,458.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.26x = 5,218,636.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,218,636.60/2,593.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.38

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